A fine gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood parquetry bureau plat, after a model by Charles Cressent in Régence style, circa 1870

with gilt-tooled red leather writing surface, the eared corners with foliate clasps above a shaped frieze with three drawers to the front and three simulated drawers to the reverse, the sides centred by masks, on cabriole legs centred by masks cast with female busts

In overall good condition with minor inevitable dents, marks and scratches, minor losses and restorations to the veneer, hairline crack to veneer at the corners due to construction, three keys availble. Highly recommendable piece.
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